How to pronounce hemimethylated
Say it like hem-ee-METH-ih-lay-tid. Hemimethylated has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (METH).
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- hem
- ee
- METH
- ih
- lay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hemimethylated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hemKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- METHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- layKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hemimethylated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: hem-ee-METH-ih-lay-tid.
What does hemimethylated mean?
- Discordant in methylation; partially methylated.
Where does hemimethylated come from?
From hemi- + methylated.
Questions about saying hemimethylated
How do you pronounce hemimethylated?
Say hem-ee-METH-ih-lay-tid. The American pronunciation is /hɛmiˈmɛθɪleɪtɪd/. In British English it is /hɛmiˈmɛθɪleɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hemimethylated?
Hemimethylated has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (METH). Broken into parts: hem · ee · METH · ih · lay · tid.
Is hemimethylated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /hɛmiˈmɛθɪleɪtɪd/ (hem-ee-METH-ih-lay-tid).